The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office extends sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your loved one, and recognizes that life for family and friends can be extremely difficult and challenging for some time.  If you or someone you know needs help in dealing with a loss, there are support groups and counselors available, both locally and nationally.  Follow the links  below for information about some of these resources.  Our office also has a part-time Family Advocate available by calling 817-920-5700, ext. 8672.

Grief Resources

Mental Health America brochure

Follow the links below to find helpful resources.

• Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney
• Texas Family Code §264.501 - §264.515
• Child Protective Services
• Cook Children's Medical Center
• Alliance For Children
• Centers For Disease Control - SIDS/SUIDI Initiative
• Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect
• Shaken Baby Alliance
• Texas Child Fatality Review Team Committee

Contact Information for Families

To request an Autopsy/Exam Report, download and complete this Autopsy/Exam Report Request form and email it to tcmerecords@tarrantcountytx.gov, or call 817-920-5700, ext. 8336 or 8679.

For help with death certificates, contact Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics.

For information on possible matches to a missing person, call: 817-920-5700 ext. 8678.